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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-21
How Biscuits Killed a Cat.

SLOW TO subdue a cat and change the midnight
front portico bowler TO a condition OF meekness
has been solved In Harrison, Ohio. A careful
housewife moulded painful OF snow white dough
from xxx spring -four, charged with quick yeast,
and with many pat set the incipient biscuits
the fireplace 20 rise Very soon two or the
paddles OF dough were msterfously missing, and
not trace OF their whereabouts was found until
the family cat, walking sideways and puffed OUT
like balloon, came In and lay down by the fire 10
rest. Evidently the cat had been taken suddenly
and seriously Ill or was struggling In an insane
delirium with some great grief.
Not only her heart but her hide was filled 70
bursting, and the trouble was that she was get
ting fuller, and external appearances OF some
mighty internal trouble of the seismic kind were
distinctly seen 10 travel her spine. Kvery ind-
vidual hair stood on Its head and her tail was
carried pompadour with her ears. Her eyes
threatened to pop out, and her legs refused TO do
her bidding. She was carefully placed on the
family fire shovel and as comfortably placed In q
cool corner OF the yard among the dog fenneh
hoping the cool embrace az mother earth would
ease the raging fires within. But all I'm vain,'
as the school girl says. Later dull muffied re-
port (unaccompanied by any thud worth speaking
on was heard. and the spirit Of as gallant tom
cat as ever lodged a bootjac had gone To THAI
bourne, &c. She had eaten the green biscuits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-21
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SWEETNESS. PURITY. STRENGTH and RICH
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Consumption. and preventing PNEUa
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-21

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Drummers 10 Fight the Texas Tax.

WACO, 1Ex-, April 2l-Ihe drunmerS or Texas
have met here aud agreed 10 light the drummer
taxes levied In this state. They OF the opinion
since the decision In the shelby County CTenn) CASE
that the tax can easily be beaten and the object
was to make test case and raise enough money
TO carry IL through all the courts even 10 the SUI
preIne Court OF the United States II necessary. A
committee was appointed 20 raise the necessary
funds for the above designated purposes and an
appeal made To the drummers and merchants all
over the United States 10 help out I'm the cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-04-21

CHICAGO, April PA special from Kalamazoo.
Mich, says: News has reached here or the suicide
OF Clark Harrison, a respected farmer OF Brady.
this county. For some time bad blood has existed
between Mr.. Harrison and James McGurren, caused
by the latters treatment OF his wife and family.
Saturday Mcliurren came home aud commenced
his customary abuse using violent language, and
threatening To shoot his wife. Harrison heard the
racket, and, Fastening 10 the scene, Was met az
the door by McGurren, when an alteration en-
sued, in which shots were exchanged Harrison
supposed he had killed McGurren, and going home
took morphine, from the effects of which he died.
The Press., 1887-04-28
(Prepared for The Press.) THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

Horace Greeley once said that whether woman was equal to man or not, depended on who the man was and who the woman was.
 A Gem.--It is not what people eat, but what they digest, that makes them strong. It is not what they gain, but what they save, that makes them rich. It is not what they read, but what they remember, that makes them learned. It is not what they profess, but what they practice, that makes them righteous.
 Charles Lamb said of one of his critics ''The more think of him the less think of him."
 Of every 1000 persons, only one reaches 100 years of life of every 100, only six reach the age of 65; and not more than one in 800 lives to 80 years of age.
 There is something soothing and delight full in the recollection of pure-minded woman's affection it is the oasis in the desert of worldly mans life to which his feelings turn for refreshment, when wearied with the unhallowe d passions of the work ing day world.
 Hamlet. This word is the dimiputive oi the Anglo-Saxon hIDs, a house. Thelword "ham" was sometimes applied to group of several houses belonging to one family or tribe. s'Hamlet" is a little ham, a small collection of houses.
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Sf ~ i
 .-tg BY s, E. FAIRFIELD 3.tfs q It is said esfsf5s.3 asg a2 ss1a. Thou art dead gs-.,rt F
 A toiler up the heights of fame, The winner of an endless name, s The lighter of glorious flame, Thou hast passed the mystic portal, Thou hast become immortal;
 Genius here, immortal there;
 Immortal there and everywhere Thou art not dead,
 As it is said a
 Genius cannot die,
 But in itself hath immortality.
 Rest then perturbed spirit, rest In heaven forever blessed; Z Thy work IS done, , 4EeJTs1&3 sassA @&a' The goal is won, .F, sg i. .fs
 The worn out body heath the sod Shall moulder; thy spirit be with God. B" We then must say, knowing what we say We'll done;- the grave but holds thy clay, Thy poet soul is with the bards of old, r That tread the streets of pearl and gold To the music of the Tyre, Ask That when thou vert here ~ Caught thy prophetic ear
 And did thy soul inspire.
 So down the stream of time z The music of thy lofty rhyme That voices nature, and holds r s Communion with her mystic souls Shall swell the anthem here and there, That intones nature everywhere. And star-eyed science o'er thy breast, Where thy tired body lies at rest Shall water, with her silent tears, The flowers that bloom sssSEsssR a~g Around thy tomb v %%s# @~ a" Through all the coming years, #'+~
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\ was a terrible sufferer with Salt Rheum- preferring death to life. Dr. Kennedy's Fa- vorite Remedy cufed me- Chas. Owen, Iron vile, N. Y. I acknowledge Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy to be cure for Gravel, and, so far as know, the only cure.-J. M. A len, Charlotte, N Y. Price $1. Send 2-cent stamp to Dr. Kennedy, Rondout, N. Y., for a book on Kidney, Liver and Blood disorders. Mention this paper. W ra afaaH6 sg,E
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JAMES PYLE's PEAKLnGEsis not a soap, but Washing Compound great invention for saving toll and expense without injury to the texture, color or hands. Pearline is the cham pion of all compounds for washing in hard or soft, hot or cold water, aud without soap, soda or other preparations. In the families of min- CTS, machinists, plumberss printers, farmers aud laborers, Pearline isa blessing. It is equally effacious in washing dishes, clothes or begrimmed hands.
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An old war veteran ,,a who had been through half a dozen campaigns and was notavery. l,articular about what, he ate, was invited oaf th a swell dinner party. He sat almosR dlre9tly Eopp5site the Sh5atess, and was piofully conscious that every move he made could be observed by her. Sud- denly, at the heiehtof the festivities, the veteran came across casefpilhrin his sal ad IA fartiY Ys glance at the hostess disclos- ed the fact that she too had discovered the embarrassing circumstances. It was 8 crit lcal moment, but the old soldier was equal tothe occasion, Without changing mus cle he gathered up the caterpillar with a forkful of the saladf and swallowed both9 The look of gratitude which he received from his hostess a few minutes later warm ed the very cookies of his heart In due time the story leaked out, and when some body asked the old campaigner how he liked caterpillar salad, the reply came like hot shot: Do you take me fora man who would spol a dsnnsr p1rty for little thing likesa caterpillar l'a H 4s
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How TO GAIN FLESH AND STRENGTH. after each meal Scotts Emulsion it is as palatable as milk, and easily digested. Deli cate people improve rapidly with its use For Consumption, Throat Ahections. and Bron- chitis it is unequaIled, :. Dr. Thomas Prim, Ala says 1T used Scott's Emulsion on a child eight months old; he gained four pounds in a month"; > ll=s5
The Press., 1887-04-28
SOUTH COVENTRY

MT. H. N. Moore has purchased 6 farm in Florida, on the Lovely St. An drews by the Sea" The tract is located at the head of the beautiful bay, near an embryo city, which is said to be destined to become the most important one along the coast, only about 12 miles from the delightful healthful influences of the thermal currents of the gulf streams. Mir. Moore has already received the warranty deeds issued by the St. Andrews Bay k. R. & Land Go. It is certain that he will realize handsome competency from this investment, for such lands are sure to ia. crease in value. Here are a thousand sea coast advantages, and the cereals grow in plentiful profusion, and the soil possesses every natural benefit peculiar to a soft Italian climate.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. W. Mason intend to start upon pleasure trip to California the fifth proximo. No doubt they will take in the "Big Trees, the "Witches Uauldron, '" and do the pleasaunce gardens of the Yosemite Valley.
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The h-usted and drowsy feelings, common to spring time, indicate an impure and slug gish condition of the blood, which may be remedied by the use of Ayers Sarnaparilla. It is the most powerful, and, at tho same time, most economical blood purifier known.
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De Cad That little Miss Beach is regular little fool.
 DesgGdEYss, ,'ahe isg ny girl who will fiirt is fool.
 Bagley-Does she firt?
 De Cad-Why, she firtef with me all last evening.
 Bagley Oh, well, then ahe is afeol.
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The Greatest
 Spring Tonic,

At this season of the year almost every one experiences sensation of general lassitude and debility, which, if neglected, results in low, yitiated condition of the vital forces, that follows the sufferer throughout the summer, and usually terminates in some form of malarial or typhoid fever. If, however, the patient has the wisdom to take some reliable remedy that gently acts on the slug gish liver, enabling it to speedily carry off all impurities while at the. same time the system is vita1ized and invigorated, and the blood enriched, the result is condition of vigorous health, This result is invariably brought about by .sn
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H a
 Oh, bring me abott1e of bait, my dear
 And bring me pole and line, And bring me Q book of Munchausens tales,
 And bring me a spring day fine. ,,, Then give me drop of water, my dear,
 Enough to fill small dish; -- That's all-the rest the papers will tell
 How caught whopping big fish!
 DRUNKENNESS, or LIQUOR HABIT, can be CURED by administering DR. Ha1NEs' GOLDEN SPECIFIC: It can be given in a cup of coffee or tea without the knoW1edgeof the person aking it, effectinga speedy and. permanent cure, whether the patient is,a moderate drink CT alcoholic wreck. Thousands of drunkarde have been made temperate men who Ehaye taken the Golden Specific in their coffee without their know edge, and to-day believe they quit drinking of theif own free will o~harmful effects results from itl administration &Cnres guaranteed Send for circu lar and full particulars. Address in confidence GOLD FEN SPECIFIC Co, 1s5 Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio.
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The fishery question Ibid you bring the flask with you, Jack21, gg }s}e&&
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WHAT TRUE MERIT WILL Do.-The un- precedented sale of Boschees German Syrup within few years, has astonished the world. It IS without doubt the safest and best remedy ever discovered for the speedy and effectual cure of Coughs, Colds and the severest Lung troubles It acts on an entirely different principe from the usual prescriptions given by Physicians, as it does not dry up a Cough and leave the disease still in the system, but on the contrary removes the cause of the trouble, heals the parts affected and leaves them in purely healthy condition. A bottle kept in the house for use when the diseases make their appearance, will save doctors $ bills and long spell of serious illness. A trial will convince you of these facts. It is positively sold by all druggists and general dealers in the land. Price, 75 cents, large bottles.
The Press., 1887-04-28
A MURDER IN BoLToN.-THE PERPRTRAToR
 CONFINED IN HOLLAND JAIL.

A MURDER IN BoLToN-THE PERPETRAToR
 CONFINED IN HOLLAND JAIL.
 Thomas Daly of Bolton, brother of Wm. o. Daly, of Hartford, both we'll known horsemen, owners of running stock noted on the courses of this state and Long Island, last Thursday struck his hired man, Thomas Murphy, a blow, which proved fatal in few moments. The Hart ford Courant says:
 They had been at work in the field, and Daly sent Murphy to the house for the wrench, which was wanted to repair some. thing about the blow. When he returned Daly took the wrench, and, without any known provocatlon, struck hlm on the side of the face, breaking his jaw and injuring his spine so that he died almost at onces The affair was witnessed by Oliver O.. Johnson, neighbor. Daly then went to Medical Examiner Sumner of Bolton, did not find him and left word for him to call at his house, which Dr. Sumner did on the following day. Daily then said that Murphy had fallen through hole in the barn floor and hurt his face, and that he died in fit caused by being hooked by an OK while blowing. The injuries were not such as to answer to this story, and Dr. Sumner saw it was impossible that a man with such an injury to the jaw could have gone out to work in the field. He told Daly so, and the latter then changed his story, all accounts being equally improba ble. Then Coroner Phelps was notified. He examined Daily and Johnson, and took the statement of the medical examiner, af ter which he ordered Daly's arrest, and he was taken to Holland jail, where he now lies, unless he has initiated the example of some prisoners in former times and es capped. It does not appear that there wa, any special provocation to violence. Daly is a man of violent disposition, and hal been concerned in other brutal outrages I He lived for years in this city, where h, was we'll enough known as violent, bully ing man. Since he has lived in Bolton ht has committed repeated crimes of violence At one time, in drunken fight in whicl Samuel Lee of that place had been knock ed down, he jumped on his hesd repeated ly with heavy, steel-nailed boots Lee re covered, but was hopelessly insane, ant spent the rest of his life in the hospita for the insane at Middletown, where h. died last year. Daly maintained that h. acted in self-defense, and as there wer no witnesses to the affair but himself an, his brother, he escaped punishment | WAtHiu a year uo nhS uhuo NAoleub as sault on his wifelfrom which she did no recover for long time. He has apparent ly been terror in every neighborhood i which he has lived, and 1t was hard to fin people who would do what was needed [ secure effectual prosecution. Apparent for this reason nothing was done abou this assault on his wife. The neighbor said be ought to be prosecuted, but non of them were ready to help it along
 Murphy, the man who was killed, wa 76 years old, veteran of the 9th 0. VI and said to be inoffensive and industrious
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There's quite suggestion in the present rage for old furniture, undoubtedly good specimens of antique goods will always bring high prices. So when you buy anything in that line buy good, durable, well snaade goods. Ton can get them at low prices at B. A, At kinson < Co.'S, 827 Washington strast Bea- ton.
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FREN cH,s=HoTEL.
WORKING GLASSES 3 ,

WORKING TaATITNaSaaSS ThAaaBSS We are now prepared to furnish all classes with em- ployment at home. the whole of the time for their spare moments. Business new, light and profitable $5.OO per evening, and proportional sum by devot- ing all their time to fhe business Boys and girls may send their address, and test the business, we make this oHer To such as are not well satisfied we will send one dollar to pay for the trouble of writing Full particulars and outfit free. Address
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Rev. J. Fl. Emerson, formerly of Am herst, has been appointed to Monson by the Methodest conference. Rev. Alex. Dight goes to Trinity church, Lynn.
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~ IT. HANSON, Attorney and Counsel Os Tor at Law, over Stafford Springs Post Gfice.
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~ HI. HOBBY, Piano Tuner and Deal Oe CT in Pianos and Organs. Mansfield, Conn.
The Press., 1887-04-28

Julia, did that young man who called on you last evening kiss you just before he left the house ?''
 ''Why, mamma, could you hear?"
 tI heard enough too much for my own peace of mind. How often have I told you to beware of these men? Your conduct is in excusa ble."
 ''I wasn't to blame, mamma. We were standing at the front door, and his mouth was real close to my face, and before knew it-'
 ''That will do. see you have no excuse to offer."
 t'Yes-I haye," sobbed Julia
 "What is it, pray?" - His mouth h-was-awful close to my face - and AI didn't knoW-it Was-loaded"
The Press., 1887-04-28

The feeling in the matter is strong, and now that Daly is behind the bars it is ex- pressed more freely than would otherwise have been the case It is particularly for tunate that in this instance there was Q witness to the affair, and 1t is to be hoped on every ground that he may not change his residence before the trial.
 The MT. and Mrs. Francis Gerry Fair field, who died of the morphine habit, were curious examples of that strange ap- petite, writes a New York correspondent of the Chicago Herald. They poisoned themselves slowly and surely to death. Strange that really gifted preacher, physician and journalist should do SO fool lsh thingl The last time saw Fairfield he was in tatters. 1T don't look it, he said, with grim humor, "but am one of the most extravagant dressers in town"
 'sNo, you don't look lt," I replied.
 "But its so, he insisted. My brother and other relatives give me e brand new suit every time turn up in this plight. Then l pawn the garments and spend the money for morphine. I suppose have had as many suits in year as the biggest dandy in town. I'm going to my broth CTS office to-day. He will surely give me an order on his tailor for an outfit. will lose no time in pawning it, either, for I must have some morphine"
 He made despairing, reckless sort of gesture as he said this, and the ragged sleeve of his coat slipped up his arm, dis closing the skin SO soarred that the surface looked like smallpox marked flesh. The surface was closely detted with the healed punctures made by bypodermic syringe, with which instrument he had for years shot the deadly drug into his system. He was dead within fortnight.
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 Hon. Wynn. D. K ely, Member of Congress, Rev. Victor |. Conrad, Editor Lutheran ob- Rev. Ohas. ". Gus hing, DID,, Rochester, Hon. Win. Penn Dixon, Editor Inter-ocean, Rev. A. ". Moore, Editor The Centenary, Lan- w. H. WOrGhfngtOn. Editor New South, Bir- Judge ff. F. Vrooman, onenemo, Kan. Judge R. s. vOOrhees, New York City. Mr. E. c. Knight. Philadelphia. RaFs Frank SfddaRls Merchant, Philadelphia Edgvard H.. Wiisosa. sas Broadway, N r., Ed
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| w. CHANDLER. Insurance and D Real Estate Agency. Stafford Springs sOnce at esidence on Westford Avenue.
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La WAKLAND PRESTON, ,Auc-
 IL tiOmeer.
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.The Compound Oxygen Treatment , Drs. Starkey & Palen, No 1529 Arch-st., Philadelphia, have been using for the last seventeen years is scientific ad justment of the elements of Oxygen and Nitrogen magnetized, and the compound is so condensed and made portable that it is sent all over the world.
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ELEGIAC HYMN

Upon the late Francis Gerry Fairfield M. A. Ph. D.
 and M. D. Clergyman. poet, journalist and scientist
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E THE WEAKEST PART.-It is general prin- ciple that local disease attacks the weakest part of the unfortunate victim at the time he may be exposed to the attack. This may be moro satisfactory to the theorist than to the sufferer. The latter has often asked, "But why should that part be weaker than any oth- CT ?'' That is a wise remedy that tends to strengthen all the weaker parts, and thus en- able them not only to cast off the disease, but guard them from the encroachment of other diseases.
 For this purpose the Compound Oxygen has no equal. If you wish to know more of this Treatment, you can easily be gra'ified by ad- dressing Drs. Starkey & Palen, 1929 Arch street, Philadelphia. Pa., for their Brochure, an in. teresting book of 200 pages, and it will be sent won free
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\ H. REED, Attorney at Law, office in
 be Speliman's building, Main-st.
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eUsIMEss DIRECTORY.

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Y s. CLARK, M. b., Rooms in
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] ;, ."Oh! if had only known that in time" Known what? "Known that simple cold in the head may develop into chronic Catarrh. " We'll, it isn't too late, for Ely's Cream Balm will cure catarrh even after the sufferers life has become a burden to him, and he a nuis- ance to his friends. It is the only radical and thoroughly scientific catarrh cure known. Not a snuff. Not liquid. Price fifty cents.
 Let Me Show You what saving have made during the last year by being my own doctor. Last year paid out $96.25 for doc tors and their medicines; this year paid $5. co for six bottles of Sulphur Bitters, and they have kept health in my whole fam, lily. They are the best and purest medic icine ever made.-ChGrLes King, 60 Temple Street Boston, Mass.
 As hair dressing and renovator, Ayers Hair Vigor is universally recommended. Il eradicates dandruff, cures eruptions of tht scalp, invigorates and beautifies the hair, anG prevents it's fading or turning gray.
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~ T. PRESToN. Counselor at Law, Os Notary Public, a41 bsfst.u SgIATE AGENT, Will ington, Conn.
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